This is a prototype of the PlayStation 4’s controller, and it looks kinda weird

Posted By Enrique Manalang On February 15, 2013 @ 1:33 PM In General Tech | No Comments

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The rumored announcement of Sony’s next PlayStation console is now under a week away, and a new photo has leaked that is reportedly a prototype controller for the next machine.

First thing you’ll notice, it looks very very different from the past 3 generations. The image lines up with previous rumors as it appears to have a touchpad in the middle of the controller a blue light that resembles the PlayStation Move motion controller, indicating some very increased functionality for the device.

If you look closely, there also appears to be a grill right above the PlayStation home button. Previous rumors have also mentioned the possibility of some sort of voice functionality built into the controller. It could also be a speaker grill, but that would also be something new.

The controller’s analog stick also has the slight circular indent, similar to that of the Xbox 360 controller. Check it out:

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But what really intrigues me is what the controller is attached to. Is that a PS4 development kit? If it is, then all signs do indeed point to an imminent console announcement by Sony. February 20 can’t come soon enough!